Horsefeathers: & Other Curious Words
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Book Overview From "mad as a wet hen" to "corn dodger" and "hobgoblin," Charles Funk's collections of curious words and expressions are a treasure trov...
From "mad as a wet hen" to "corn dodger" and "hobgoblin," Charles Funk's collections of curious words and expressions are a treasure trove of word origin.
If you've ever wondered why the candy is called butterscotch; why a certain Southern food is called a hushpuppy; why log supports in a fireplace are known as andirons, or, sometimes, firedogs; you'll be fascinated by the origins of the over 600 words discussed in "a book that gets curiouser and curiouser as it goes along"(San Francisco Chronicle).
Book Details Format: Paperback | Pages: 256 | Language: English | Publisher: AVON BOOKS | ISBN: 0060513373
FormatPaperback
Pages256
LanguageEnglish
ISBN0060513373
EAN9780060513375
PublisherAVON BOOKS
Publication Date1970-01-01
EditionReprint
AccessoriesNo Accessory
ConditionNew
Product TypeQUALITY PAPERBACK BOOKS
Weight0.5 Pounds
Length7.9 Inches
Width5.2 Inches
Height0.7 Inches
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